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Microsoft Surface Pro 8 is cheaper by $350 during Back to School

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Microsoft Surface Pro 8 is cheaper by $350 during Back to School
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During the Back to School event at Best Buy, Microsoft Surface Pro 8 gets a cheaper price by $350, which now costs you only $999.99 (Was $1,349.99) with free shipping for only My Best Buy members while the rest of the customers in the United States can buy Microsoft Surface Pro 8 at $1,099.99 that give them $250 discount (same $350 discount available at Microsoft Store (as of July 30, 2022), as well as the best discount for regular customers, check to price below at different stores).

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 is so cheaper at Amazon.com, it is now just $914.49 that saving you more bucks than Best Buy price.

Whether you’re a My Best Buy member or just a regular customer, you still get the $29.99 value Trend Micro Internet Security subscription for 3 devices for 6 months at no extra cost. Additionally, you can save more bucks if you bundle the Surface Pro 8 bundle with other, offers like:

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You can save 30% on Surface Pen when you bundle Surface Pro 8, and 20% off on Microsoft Arc Wireless BlueTrack Ambidextrous mouse and Microsoft Modern Mobile Wireless BlueTrack mouse, as well as 15 months of Microsoft 365 for the price of 12 months, $20 off on Adobe software, and $20 off on NordVPN encryption subscription. All you need to bundle these items (if you like) during the Surface Pro 8 purchase to get an extra discount.

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Specs

As per the Microsoft Surface Pro 8 specs, it has the 13-inch PixelSense Flow Display with 2880 x 1920 resolution, with up to 120Hz refresh rate for a smoother, more responsive pen and touch experience. And comes with 8GB LPDDR4X RAM + 256GB SSD and Surface Pro 8 powered by the 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor that is built on the Intel EVO platform with built-in Intel Iris Xe Graphics (only for i5 & i7 CPU models).

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Coming to battery life, the 13-inch laptop will long last up to 16 hours and be charged via the Microsoft Surface proprietary charging connector called “Surface Connect port.”

Moving to I/O, the Surface Pro 8 boasts a 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Type Cover port, and 2x USB-C 4/Thunderbolt 4 ports that will help you to create your ultimate productivity setup with multiple 4K monitors as well as transfer large files in seconds or do a gaming setup with an external GPU.

Surface Pro 8 also has numerous features, such as a 5MP front-facing camera with 1080p video recording capability, a 12MP rear camera that captures 1080p & 4K videos, and the integrated Windows Hello face authentication camera on the front for better security as well as 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support for immersive sound.

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Technical Specs of Microsoft Surface Pro 8

Dimensions11.3 in x 8.2 in x 0.37 in (287mm x 208mm x 9.3mm)
DisplayScreen: 13” PixelSense Flow Display
Resolution: 2880 x 1920 (267 PPI)
Up to 120Hz refresh rate (60Hz default)
Aspect ratio: 3:2Adaptive Color
Touch: 10-point multi-touch
GPU Ink Acceleration
Dolby Vision support
Memory8GB, 16GB, 32GB (LPDDR4x RAM)
ProcessorQuad-core 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 Processor
Quad-core 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1185G7 Processor
i5 and i7 options with storage of 256GB and above built on the Intel Evo platform
SecurityFirmware TPM chip for enterprise-grade security and BitLocker support
Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in
SoftwareWindows 11 Home
Preloaded Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft 365 Family 30-day trial
Preloaded Xbox app
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate month trial
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Ambient Color Sensor (brightness and color)
What’s in the boxSurface Pro 8, Power Supply, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents
Weight1.96 lb (891 g)
Pen CompatibilitySurface Pro 8 supports Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP)Surface Pro 8 supports Tactile signals with Surface Slim Pen 2
Keyboard CompatibilitySurface Pro Signature KeyboardSurface Pro X Keyboard
StorageRemovable solid-state drive (SSD) options: 128GB or 256GB512GB or 1TB
Battery lifeUp to 16 hours of typical device usage
GraphicsIntel Iris X Graphics (i5, i7)
Connections2 x USB-C with USB 4.0/Thunderbolt 4
3.5mm headphone jack
1 x Surface Connect port
Surface Type Cover port
Compatible with Surface Dial off-screen interaction
Cameras, video, and audioWindows Hello face authentication camera (front-facing)
5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p full HD video
10.0MP rear-facing autofocus camera with 1080p HD and 4k video
Dual far-field Studio Mics
2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
WirelessWi-Fi 6: 802.11ax compatible
Bluetooth Wireless 5.1 technology
ExteriorCasing: Signature anodized aluminum
colors: Graphite, Platinum
Physical buttons: Volume, Power
Warranty1-year limited hardware warranty
Battery capacitiesBattery Capacity Nominal (WH) 51.5WhBattery Capacity Min (WH) 50.2Wh